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L542 EVH

1993 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

52,430 mi
Last recorded52,430 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 EVH
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 52,430 miles

Nearside headlight pattern masked

Fail 27 Apr 2023 52,415 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop/tail/indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured at anchor eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jul 2021 52,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

battery loose

engine misfire and poor idling

Pass 11 Jan 2020 51,897 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 51,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,593 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,235 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,049 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 49,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 48,001 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 48,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,059 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,098 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,303 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 43,286 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,428 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,501 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 41,493 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,417 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 40,407 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,408 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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L542 EVH is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1993 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 46,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L542 EVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 33 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L542 EVH registered?

L542 EVH is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 December 1993.

Is L542 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L542 EVH shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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